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Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals in English

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals in English

There are specific words in the English language that indicate whether an animal is male or female. The term “masculine and feminine gender of animals” refers to this. Saying “boy” or “girl” to someone is analogous to that. For instance, a female lion is referred to as a “lioness,” whereas a male lion is termed a “lion.” A male horse is called a “stallion,” and a female is called a “mare.” This aids in determining the gender of the animal. It improves our understanding of animals to know their masculine and feminine genders. It also demonstrates the evolution of our language. Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals

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List of Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals

  • Bull – Cow
  • Dog – Bitch
  • Rooster – Hen
  • Ram – Ewe
  • Drake – Duck
  • Tom – Molly
  • Stag – Doe
  • Billy – Nanny
  • Gander – Goose
  • Buck – Doe
  • Boar – Sow
  • Stallion – Mare
  • Jack – Jenny
  • Cob – Pena
  • Sire – Dam
  • Taurus – Heifer
  • Emperor – Empress
  • Lion – Lioness
  • Tiger – Tigress
  • Elephant – Cow

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals with images:

  • Bull – Cow:
    Bull refers to a male cow, while cow refers to a female cow.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Bull - Cow in English
  • Dog – Bitch:
    Dog is a male dog, and bitch is a female dog.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Dog - Bitch in English
  • Rooster – Hen:
    Hen is a female chicken, whereas rooster is a male.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Rooster - Hen in English
  • Ram – Ewe:
    Ram is a male sheep, and ewe is a female sheep.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Ram - Ewe in English
  • Drake – Duck:
    Drake is a male duck, and duck is a female duck.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Drake - Duck in English
  • Tom – Molly:
    Tom is a male cat, and Molly is a female cat.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Tom - Molly in English
  • Stag – Doe:
    Stag is a male deer, and doe is a female deer.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Stag - Doe in English
  • Billy – Nanny:
    Billy is a male goat, and nanny is a female goat.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Billy - Nanny in English
  • Gander – Goose:
    Gander is a male goose, and goose is a female goose.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Gander - Goose in English
  • Buck – Doe:
    Buck is a male rabbit, and doe is a female rabbit.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Buck - Doe in English
  • Boar – Sow:
    Boar is a male pig, and sow is a female pig.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Boar - Sow in English
  • Stallion – Mare:
    Stallion is a male horse, and mare is a female horse.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Stallion - Mare in English
  • Jack – Jenny:
    Jack is a male donkey, and Jenny is a female donkey.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Jack - Jenny in English
  • Cob – Pen:
    Cob is a male swan, and pen is a female swan.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Cob - Pen in English
  • Sire – Dam:
    Sire refers to the father of an animal, and dam refers to the mother.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Sire - Dam in English
  • Taurus – Heifer:
    Taurus is a male bull, and heifer is a female cow that hasn’t had a calf yet.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Taurus - Heifer in English
  • Emperor – Empress:
    Emperor is a male ruler, and empress is a female ruler.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Emperor - Empress in English
  • Lion – Lioness:
    Lion is a male lion, and lioness is a female lion.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Lion - Lioness: in English
  • Tiger – Tigress:
    Tiger is a male tiger, and tigress is a female tiger.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Tiger - Tigress in English
  • Elephant – Cow:
    Elephant is a male elephant, and cow is a female elephant.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Elephant - Cow in English

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals in English

Names of Gender of Animals in English:

  • Peacock – Peahen
  • Bullfrog – Cowfrog
  • Fox – Vixen
  • Bear – Sow
  • Deer – Doe
  • Hare – Jenny
  • Elk – Cow
  • Walrus – Cow
  • Wolf – She-wolf
  • Leopard – Leopardess
  • Mule – Molly
  • Bison – Cow
  • Squirrel – Doe
  • Gazelle – Doe
  • Giraffe – Cow
  • Yak – Cow
  • Rhinoceros – Cow
  • Kangaroo – Flyer
  • Buffalo – Cow
  • Donkey – Jenny

Gender of animals in English with images:

  • Peacock – Peahen:
    Male and female birds known for their colorful plumage.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Peacock - Peahen in English
  • Bullfrog – Cowfrog:
    Large amphibians; male and female frog.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Bullfrog - Cowfrog in English
  • Fox – Vixen:
    Small carnivorous mammals; male and female fox.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Fox - Vixen in English
  • Bear – Sow:
    Large mammals; male and female bear.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Bear - Sow in English
  • Deer – Doe:
    Hoofed mammals with antlers (in males); male and female deer.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Deer - Doe in English
  • Hare – Jenny:
    Swift mammals similar to rabbits; male and female hare.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Hare - Jenny in English
  • Elk – Cow:
    Large deer species; male and female elk.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Elk - Cow in English
  • Walrus – Cow:
    Large marine mammals with tusks; male and female walrus.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Walrus - Cow in English
  • Wolf – She-wolf:
    Carnivorous mammals known for pack behavior; male and female wolf.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Wolf - She-wolf in English
  • Leopard – Leopardess:
    Large cats with spotted coats; male and female leopard.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Leopard - Leopardess in English
  • Mule – Molly:
    Hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; male and female mule.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Mule - Molly in English
  • Bison – Cow:
    Large mammals with shaggy manes and curved horns; male and female bison.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Bison - Cow in English
  • Squirrel – Doe:
    Small, bushy-tailed rodents; male and female squirrel.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Squirrel - Doe in English
  • Gazelle – Doe:
    Swift, slender antelopes; male and female gazelle.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Gazelle - Doe in English
  • Giraffe – Cow:
    Tall, long-necked mammals with spotted coats; male and female giraffe.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Giraffe - Cow in English
  • Yak – Cow:
    Large, shaggy-haired bovines found in mountainous regions; male and female yak.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Yak - Cow in English
  • Rhinoceros – Cow:
    Large mammals with thick skin and one or two horns on snout; male and female rhinoceros.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Rhinoceros - Cow in English
  • Kangaroo – Flyer:
    Marsupials known for powerful hind legs; male and female kangaroo.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Kangaroo - Flyer in English
  • Buffalo – Cow:
    Large bovines with curved horns; male and female buffalo.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Buffalo - Cow in English
  • Donkey – Jenny:
    Domesticated hoofed mammals; male and female donkey.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Donkey - Jenny in English

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals in English

Different masculine and feminine gender of Animals:

  • Jaguar – Jaguars
  • Monkey – Female Monkey
  • Ape – Female Ape
  • Otter – Sow
  • Cheetah – Cheetress
  • Badger – Sow
  • Camel – Cow
  • Caribou – Doe
  • Cougar – She-Cougar
  • Dingo – Bitch
  • Ferret – Jill
  • Gecko – Female Gecko
  • Ibex – Doe
  • Jaguarundi – She-Jaguarundi
  • Lemur – Female Lemur
  • Llama – Female Llama
  • Lynx – She-Lynx
  • Manatee – Cow
  • Moose – Cow
  • Muskox – Cow

pictures of masculine and feminine gender:

  • Jaguar – Jaguar:
    A jaguar is a big spotted cat, also called a female jaguar.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Jaguar - Jaguar in English
  • Monkey – Female Monkey:
    Monkey: primate. “Female monkey”: female of any monkey species.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Monkey - Female Monkey in English
  • Ape – Female Ape:
    Ape: tailless primate. “Female ape”: female of any ape species.
    Ape - Female Ape in English
  • Otter – Sow:
    Otter is a semi-aquatic mammal, and sow is a female otter.
    Otter - Sow in English
  • Cheetah – Cheetah:
    Cheetah: fast, spotted cat. “Cheetah” also refers to a female.
    Cheetah - Cheetah in English
  • Badger – Sow:
    Badger: burrowing mammal, marked. “Sow”: female badger.
    Badger - Sow in English
  • Camel – Cow:
    Camel: large mammal, humped back. “Cow”: female camel.
    Camel - Cow in English
  • Caribou – Doe:
    Caribou: large North American deer. “Doe”: female caribou.
    Caribou - Doe in English
  • Cougar – She-Cougar:
    Cougar: big cat, mountain lion. “She-cougar”: female cougar.
    Cougar - She-Cougar in English
  • Dingo – Bitch:
    Dingo is a wild dog found in Australia, and bitch is a female dingo.
    Dingo - Bitch in English
  • Ferret – Jill:
    Ferret: domesticated weasel relative. “Jill”: female ferret.
    Ferret - Jill in English
  • Gecko – Female Gecko:
    Gecko: small wall-climbing lizard. “Female gecko”: female of any gecko species.
    Gecko - Female Gecko in English
  • Ibex – Doe:
    Ibex is a wild goat found in mountainous regions, and doe is a female ibex.
    Ibex - Doe in English
  • Jaguarundi – She-Jaguarundi:
    Jaguarundi: small wild cat in the Americas. “She-jaguarundi”: female jaguarundi.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Jaguarundi - She-Jaguarundi in English
  • Lemur – Female Lemur:
    Lemur: Madagascar primate. “Female lemur”: female of any lemur species.

    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Lemur - Female Lemur in English

  • Llama – Female Llama:
    Llama: domesticated woolly transporter. “Female llama”: female of the species.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Llama - Female Llama in English
  • Lynx – She-Lynx:
    Lynx: medium-sized cat, tufted ears. “She-lynx”: female lynx.

    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Lynx - She-Lynx in English

  • Manatee – Cow:
    Manatee is a large aquatic mammal also known as a sea cow, and cow is a female manatee.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Manatee - Cow in English
  • Moose – Cow:
    Moose is a large deer found in northern regions, and cow is a female moose.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Moose - Cow in English
  • Muskox – Cow:
    Muskox is a large mammal found in Arctic regions, and cow is a female muskox.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Muskox - Cow in English

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals in English

20 masculine and feminine gender of Animals:

  • Orangutan – Female Orangutan
  • Oryx – Cow
  • Panda – Sow
  • Platypus – Duck
  • Porcupine – Porcupine Sow
  • Pronghorn – Doe
  • Quokka – Doe
  • Raccoon – Sow
  • Reindeer – Doe
  • Sloth – Female Sloth
  • Tapir – Sow
  • Tasmanian Devil – Female Tasmanian Devil
  • Wapiti – Cow
  • Warthog – Sow
  • Wildebeest – Cow
  • Zebra – Mare
  • Alpaca – Female Alpaca
  • Chipmunk – Doe
  • Coati – Sow
  • Capybara – Sow

Pictures of masculine and feminine gender:

  • Orangutan – Orangutan:
    Orangutan is a large ape found in Southeast Asia. Orangutan is also used to refer to a female orangutan.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Orangutan - Orangutan in English
  • Oryx – Cow:
    Oryx is a type of antelope found in arid regions. Cow is the term used for a female oryx.
    Oryx - Cow in English
  • Panda – Sow:
    Panda is a bear-like mammal native to China. Sow is the term for a female panda.
    Panda - Sow in English
  • Platypus – Duck:
    Platypus: Unique Australian mammal, females are called ducks.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Platypus - Duck in English
  • Porcupine – Porcupine Sow:
    Porcupine: Spiny mammal, female referred to as sow.
    Porcupine - Porcupine Sow in English
  • Pronghorn – Doe:
    An antelope species found in North America is the pronghorn.
    Pronghorn - Doe in English
  • Quokka – Doe:
    Quokka: Small Australian marsupial, females are called does.
    Quokka - Doe in English
  • Raccoon – Sow:
    Raccoon: Nocturnal mammal, females are called sows.
    Raccoon - Sow in English
  • Reindeer – Doe:
    Reindeer: Arctic deer, females are called does.”
    Reindeer - Doe in English
  • Sloth – Female Sloth:
    Sloth: slow mammal, Central/South America. “Female sloth”: female of species.
    Sloth - Female Sloth in English
  • Tapir – Sow:
    Tapir: large herbivorous mammal, jungles/forests. “Sow” for female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Tapir - Sow in English
  • Tasmanian Devil – Female Tasmanian Devil:
    Tasmanian devil: carnivorous marsupial, Tasmania. “Female”: female of species.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Tasmanian Devil - Female Tasmanian Devil in English
  • Wapiti – Cow:
    Wapiti is a deer species also known as elk. Cow is the term used for a female wapiti.
    Wapiti - Cow in English
  • Warthog – Sow:
    Warthog is a wild pig found in Africa. Sow is the term for a female warthog.
    Warthog - Sow in English
  • Wildebeest – Cow:
    One kind of antelope found in Africa is the wildebeest.
    Wildebeest - Cow in English
  • Zebra – Mare:
    Zebra is a striped mammal found in Africa. Mare is the term for a female zebra.
    Zebra - Mare in English
  • Alpaca – Female Alpaca:
    Alpaca: domesticated llama relative. “Female alpaca”: female of species.
    Alpaca - Female Alpaca in English
  • Chipmunk – Doe:
    Chipmunk: small striped rodent, North America. “Doe” for female.
    Chipmunk - Doe in English
  • Coati – Sow:
    Coati: raccoon family member, Central/South America. “Sow” for female.

    Coati - Sow in English

  • Capybara – Sow:
    Capybara: largest rodent, South America. “Sow” for female.
    Capybara - Sow in English

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals in English

What animals are masculine and feminine genders?

  • Hyena – Female Hyena
  • Meerkat – Female Meerkat
  • Ocelot – Ocelotess
  • Pangolin – Female Pangolin
  • Red Panda – Sow
  • Ringtail – Sow
  • Wallaby – Flyer
  • Wolverine – Sow
  • Serval – Servaline
  • Markhor – Doe
  • Marabou – Female Marabou
  • Mongoose – Female Mongoose
  • Armadillo – Female Armadillo
  • Nutria – Female Nutria
  • Hyaena – Female Hyaena
  • Lemming – Doe
  • Antelope – Doe
  • Wildebeest – Cow
  • Gazelle – Doe
  • Gibbon – Female Gibbon

Gender of animals in English with images:

  • Hyena – Hyena: Hyena: carnivorous mammal, distinctive calls. “Hyena” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Hyena - Hyena in English
  • Meerkat – Meerkat:
    Meerkat: small mongoose-like mammal, desert dweller. “Meerkat” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Meerkat - Meerkat in English
  • Ocelot – Ocelot:
    Ocelot: medium-sized wild cat, spotted fur. “Ocelot” also means female.

    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Ocelot - Ocelot in English

  • Pangolin – Pangolin:
    Pangolin: scaly mammal, curls into ball. “Pangolin” also means female.

    Pangolin - Pangolin in English

  • Red Panda – Sow:
    Red panda: small arboreal mammal, Himalayas/China. “Sow” for female.
    Red Panda - Sow in English
  • Ringtail – Sow:
    Ringtail: fox-like carnivore, rocks. “Sow” for female.

    Ringtail - Sow in English

  • Wallaby – Wallaby:
    Wallaby: kangaroo-like marsupial, Australia. “Wallaby” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Wallaby - Wallaby in English
  • Wolverine – Sow:
    Wolverine: carnivorous mammal, strong, ferocious. “Sow” refers to a female wolverine.

    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Wolverine - Sow in English

  • Serval – Serval:
    Serval: medium-sized African wild cat. “Serval” also refers to a female.

    Serval - Serval in English

  • Markhor – Doe:
    Markhor: large Central Asian wild goat, spiral horns. “Doe” refers to a female markhor.

    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Markhor - Doe in English

  • Marabou – Marabou:
    Marabou: large African wading bird, bald head, long bill. “Marabou” also means female.

    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Marabou - Marabou in English

  • Mongoose – Mongoose:
    Mongoose: agile carnivorous mammal, snake hunter. “Mongoose” also means female.

    Mongoose - Mongoose in English

  • Armadillo – Armadillo:
    Armadillo: small shelled mammal, Americas. “Armadillo” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Armadillo - Armadillo in English
  • Nutria – Nutria:
    Nutria: large South American rodent, semi-aquatic. “Nutria” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Nutria - Nutria in English
  • Hyaena – Hyaena:
    Hyaena: carnivorous mammal like hyena. “Hyaena” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Hyaena - Hyaena in English
  • Lemming – Lemming:
    Lemming: small Arctic rodent. “Lemming” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Lemming - Lemming in English
  • Antelope – Antelope:
    Antelope: hoofed mammals in Africa/Asia. “Antelope” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Antelope - Antelope in English
  • Wildebeest – Wildebeest:
    Wildebeest: large African antelope, migratory. “Wildebeest” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals | Wildebeest - Wildebeest in English
  • Gazelle – Gazelle:
    Gazelle: small-medium antelope, Africa/Asia. “Gazelle” also means female.
    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Gazelle - Gazelle in English
  • Gibbon – Gibbon:
    Gibbon: SE Asian ape, long arms, swings. “Gibbon” also means female.

    Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals |Gibbon - Gibbon in English

Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals in English

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